Education Law

Congress urged to fund school construction, rural program

As Congress takes up the Continuing Resolution (CR), a measure to fund the operation of the federal government at the FY 2008 level through March 6, 2009, NSBA?s advocacy staff continues to urge lawmakers to include funding for school repairs and modernization and Secure Rural Schools, a program essential to school districts and communities with nontaxable federal forest lands. As of today, funding for these two programs do not appear to be included in the CR.

As Congress continues to negotiate the CR and prepares to adjourn for the year, NSBA plans to mobilize its grassroots efforts this week to urge lawmakers to include these and other critical funds for public schools, see NSBA?s letter sent to both chambers. For updates on funding and other legislative issues, go to NSBA's advocacy Website.

Full post as published by BoardBuzz: NSBA's Daily Weblog on September 23, 2008 (boomark / email).